Will Shadowlands be free with Dragonflight?
With the upcoming release of Dragonflight, many World of Warcraft players are wondering if they will need to purchase Shadowlands to continue playing the game. The answer is yes, but not in the way you might think.
Direct Answer:
According to Blizzard’s official statements, Shadowlands will not be free with Dragonflight. However, all Battle.net accounts that do not currently have the Shadowlands expansion attached and had any expansion license attached to the account in the past will receive the Shadowlands Base Edition and a Level 50 Character Boost free of charge.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the free Shadowlands Base Edition and Level 50 Character Boost, your Battle.net account must meet the following criteria:
- Not have the Shadowlands expansion attached
- Have had any expansion license attached to the account in the past
What happens if you don’t buy Shadowlands?
If you don’t buy Shadowlands, you can still access all of the level 50 and below content. You’ll still be reduced to level 50 when Shadowlands launches. However, if you want to access higher-level content, including raids and dungeons, you’ll need to purchase Shadowlands.
Cost:
The cost of Shadowlands is $49.99 for the Standard Edition, $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition, or $99.99 for the Collector’s Edition.
When will Shadowlands be available?
Shadowlands began in year 35, and the events took place over the course of two years. Dragonflight begins in year 40. Very little – almost nothing important – has happened during the three years between the end of Shadowlands and the start of Dragonflight, it’s a time of rest.
Key Takeaways:
- Shadowlands will not be free with Dragonflight, but eligible accounts will receive the Shadowlands Base Edition and Level 50 Character Boost free of charge.
- Eligible accounts must not have the Shadowlands expansion attached and had any expansion license attached to the account in the past.
- If you don’t buy Shadowlands, you can still access level 50 and below content, but you’ll need to purchase Shadowlands to access higher-level content.
- The cost of Shadowlands is $49.99 for the Standard Edition, $69.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition, or $99.99 for the Collector’s Edition.
- Shadowlands began in year 35, and the events took place over the course of two years, while Dragonflight begins in year 40.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, while Shadowlands will not be free with Dragonflight, eligible accounts will receive the Shadowlands Base Edition and Level 50 Character Boost free of charge. If you don’t buy Shadowlands, you can still access level 50 and below content, but you’ll need to purchase Shadowlands to access higher-level content.